Waymansville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waymansville, Indiana
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
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 Waymansville, Indiana
Location in Bartholomew County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47201
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| FIPS code | 18-81602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451610 |
Waymansville is a small, unincorporated community located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's part of Jackson Township.
A Look Back in Time
Waymansville has a history that goes back many years. It even had its own post office from 1860 until 1940. This means people could send and receive mail right there in their community.
The community was named after its founder, a man named Charles L. Wayman. He helped start this place.
Today, Waymansville has one church, called St. Peter Lutheran Church. It was built in 1871 and is part of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
How Many People Live Here?
We can learn about the people who lived in Waymansville from old records. In 1870, the United States Census counted the number of people living there. At that time, Waymansville had 55 residents.
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| 1870 | 55 | — | |
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